your child in st andrew's college
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YOUR CHILD IN YOUR CHILD IN ST.ANDREW’S COLLEGE ST.ANDREW’S COLLEGE
JUNIOR SCHOOLJUNIOR SCHOOL
K1 (Junior Infants) - P6 (Sixth ClassK1 (Junior Infants) - P6 (Sixth Class))
THE CHILD IN ST.ANDREW’S THE CHILD IN ST.ANDREW’S COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL
SHOULD BE:SHOULD BE: HappyHappy
SecureSecure
FocussedFocussed
ChallengedChallenged
Excited by learningExcited by learning
Encouraged to pursue their own interestsEncouraged to pursue their own interests
NATIONAL CURRICULUMNATIONAL CURRICULUMTAUGHT BY CLASSROOM TEACHERSTAUGHT BY CLASSROOM TEACHERS
EnglishEnglish IrishIrish MathematicsMathematics
SESE (Social, Environmental, Social SESE (Social, Environmental, Social Education)Education)
-History-History-Geography-Geography-Science-Science
SPHE (Social, Personal, Health SPHE (Social, Personal, Health Education)Education)
CO-CURRICULAR SUBJECTSCO-CURRICULAR SUBJECTSTAUGHT BY SPECIALIST TEACHERSTAUGHT BY SPECIALIST TEACHERS
DramaDrama
MusicMusic
Computer StudiesComputer Studies
PEPE
GamesGames
ArtArt
Specialist Irish Specialist Irish Teacher in Teacher in K1/K2/P6K1/K2/P6
LanguageLanguage(From K2 up)(From K2 up)
-French-French-Spanish-Spanish-German-German
EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXTRA-CURRICULAR SUBJECTSSUBJECTS
TennisTennis HockeyHockey SwimmingSwimming RugbyRugby SoccerSoccer BasketballBasketball Basketball Basketball
NurseryNursery YogaYoga BalletBallet
Irish DancingIrish Dancing Contemporary Contemporary
DanceDance ChoirChoir DebatingDebating ChessChess Creative Creative
NeedleworkNeedlework
ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT
K1K1 Pre-reading SkillsPre-reading Skills COPSCOPS
K2K2 MIST (Middle MIST (Middle
Infant Screening Infant Screening Test)Test)
P1 – P6P1 – P6 SigmaSigma MicraMicra COPSCOPS SWST (Single SWST (Single
Word English Test)Word English Test) Drumcondra Drumcondra
(English, Maths and (English, Maths and Spelling)Spelling)
MORAL / ETHICAL MORAL / ETHICAL EDUCATIONEDUCATION
RE ProgrammeRE Programme Prep for Communion/ConfirmationPrep for Communion/Confirmation
Informed FundraisingInformed Fundraising
Guest SpeakersGuest Speakers
SPHE ProgrammeSPHE Programme
Assemblies and CelebrationsAssemblies and Celebrations
ANTI - BULLYINGANTI - BULLYING
Whole school assemblyWhole school assembly
Stay Safe programmeStay Safe programme
SPHE ProgrammeSPHE Programme
Emphasis in school on RESPONSIBILITY Emphasis in school on RESPONSIBILITY
OF CARE for each otherOF CARE for each other
Bullying audits / questionnairesBullying audits / questionnaires
Mediation service in Senior SchoolMediation service in Senior School
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION OF SCHOOLDIMENSION OF SCHOOL
Positive enrichment of school lifePositive enrichment of school life
EALEAL
AssembliesAssemblies
Celebration of talentsCelebration of talents
TRIPS OUTSIDE SCHOOLTRIPS OUTSIDE SCHOOL
Theatre, museums, galleries…Theatre, museums, galleries…
Outdoor pursuitsOutdoor pursuits
Environmental education tripsEnvironmental education trips
Choir performancesChoir performances
Sports events and competitionsSports events and competitions
REPORTING TO PARENTSREPORTING TO PARENTS
Open door policyOpen door policy
Parent information sessions, class-Parent information sessions, class-based, in Septemberbased, in September
Formal reports sent home at Christmas Formal reports sent home at Christmas and Summerand Summer
Brief interim report sent home at EasterBrief interim report sent home at Easter
REPORTING TO PARENTSREPORTING TO PARENTS(CONTINUED)(CONTINUED)
Parent teacher meeting in NovemberParent teacher meeting in November
Fortnightly bulletinFortnightly bulletin
Bulletin boards at main Junior School Bulletin boards at main Junior School ReceptionReception
DISCIPLINEDISCIPLINE
PositivePositive discipline discipline
Well – disciplined, happy environmentWell – disciplined, happy environment
Responsibility for selfResponsibility for self
Responsibility for othersResponsibility for others
Achievement CertificatesAchievement Certificates
Students have a voiceStudents have a voice
LIBRARYLIBRARY
One period per weekOne period per week
Open at other times during the weekOpen at other times during the week
Excellent range of booksExcellent range of books
Organise visits from authors/illustratorsOrganise visits from authors/illustrators
Book related competitionsBook related competitions
Supports school-wide focus on readingSupports school-wide focus on reading
Annual Book Fair in NovemberAnnual Book Fair in November
HOMEWORKHOMEWORK
Follow national guidelines closelyFollow national guidelines closely
Differentiated according to individual Differentiated according to individual
pupilpupil
Paired Reading Programme (K1 & K2)Paired Reading Programme (K1 & K2)
Homework JournalHomework Journal
Prep after schoolPrep after school
HEALTHY EATING POLICYHEALTHY EATING POLICY
Important part of child’s educationImportant part of child’s education
Hot lunches are availableHot lunches are available
THE SCHOOL DAYTHE SCHOOL DAY
K1K1 8.50 – 2.008.50 – 2.00
K2 – P6K2 – P6 8.50 – 3.008.50 – 3.00
WednesdayWednesday 8.50 – 1.008.50 – 1.00
2 breaks2 breaks
UNIFORMUNIFORM
PE UniformPE Uniform
Class UniformClass Uniform
Emphasis is on high standard of uniformEmphasis is on high standard of uniform